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johnyrotten

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  1. Bit of trimming to get that big block to fit. The interior paint on the Fairlane is looking good. 👍👍
  2. Front wheels/tires showed up for my "t" build.
  3. https://www.vcgresins.com/shop/p/banjo-rear-end-for-revell-29-30-and-32-fords
  4. I changed many 700r4's due to mis- adjustments on the t.v. cable. Other than that I've seen them hold up. I been told Converter problems in the 6l are what kills them in stock trim. The dod delete requires tuning and my guy changed the lock up behavior while he was in there. Not sure exactly what he did, but I'm happy
  5. No complaints with it after the cam swap. Eliminating the displacement on demand and active fuel management junk really made the truck more enjoyable to drive. No more early converter engagement, lugging it down. I've got 120 thousand on it, 60 of which are mine. Transmission shifts PERFECTLY. and it's used as a truck, not beaten or babied. Not 100% certain, I believe the 6l80 was designed from the 4l series trans which started as the 700r4. So proven technology.
  6. My 2012 gmc has a 6l80. Not a bad transmission, it was a little "wonky" until I got rid of the AFM/DOD junk.
  7. Very interested in trying this product. It definitely looks like it can take some handling, and the fact the clear doesn't really dull it down is a big plus. 👍👍
  8. I'll have to keep an eye out for those manufacturers, though probably rare here in the United States. The quality of tools from years ago speaks for itself, as I'm sure your aware.
  9. That ex doesn't have issues, they have subscriptions. And need prescriptions.
  10. You can move the wheel all around the opening depending how you use this. Easy fix for some issues right here. Nice idea.👍👍
  11. I heard it similarly, but bluntly, something about mouths, behinds and check cashing.
  12. It's never a good time when our little buddies aren't well.
  13. Fantastic detail on that alternator. 👍👍
  14. Their tools are very high quality, and can be expensive. I look for them at swap meets and flea markets. Last year I picked up a three piece pin vise set for five dollars. I've got a collection of around 150 different machinist tools I use for work. Starrett, brown and sharp, and mititoyu are all very nice high quality tools. I live in the northeast, the Starrett company is only an hour drive from me, and this was a very industrial area back in the day. There is a lot of those kind of tools that show up in my area at sales.
  15. I've got the cameo,older big flat box, I really like that '31. Nice haul.
  16. Don, here's a perfect example of a rookie paint issue. This is testors enamel thinned with lacquer thinner. First time using that technique. The primer was smooth, but the thinner a bit too aggressive and I got a bit of crazing. Most of this body has smooth, glossy paint, half of the hood looks dry and a little textured. I'll probably end up clear coating it. I've got no issue with showing my goof ups.
  17. Fantastic work,and a nice "alternative" save with the interior.
  18. Absolutely 100% agree. I've got horror story level mishaps. When I mess up, I view that as part of learning, and as such the cost of that education. Figure out what went wrong, what caused it, and what has to be done to correct it. No better teacher than experience.
  19. Great looking mustang 👍👍.
  20. I stopped by hobby lobby, noticed that a lot of Xacto products were on clearance. A few of the knives and the standard #11 blades are basically half price. The revell 442 was also clearance, as well as a few iwata airbrushes. I stocked up on blades.
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